Andrew Scott McWilliams

1977 - 2023

McWilliams Andrew Scott Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, at the age of 45, after a courageous 16-month battle with glioblastoma. Scott was a beloved husband, father, and colleague. A brilliant and dedicated doctor, Scott devoted his 20-year career to the Emergency Department at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was also a naturalist and accomplished herpetologist. Scott had a legendary sense of humor, was gifted in the art of conversation, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Scott found solace in nature, read voraciously, and spent meaningful time with family and friends. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved. Scott was born on October 27, 1977 in Philadelphia. He graduated from Germantown Friends School, the University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University's School of Medicine. Scott is survived by his wife Caroline Katzen McWilliams, his sons Miles and Carson, his brother Blair, and his mother Dallas. Scott was predeceased by his remarkable father, Al McWilliams. Scott will be terribly missed, but his spirit will always be felt by his family, friends, colleagues, and patients. A Memorial Service will be held at the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Scott's honor can be made to the National Brain Tumor Society (https://www.braintumor.org)